More goodbyes

Moving an Amur tiger (PWP Facebook Page)

Part of working within a zoo is watching cubs grow up and fly the nest. It's not easy to say goodbye to any animal that you've ever looked after, but knowing that they're on their way in the world and soon to be part of their own breeding program I guess it's a little easier. 

Monday saw three of our cubs heading on their way to new lives in other zoos. 

Two of the one year old Amur tiger cubs went off to Paradise Wildlife Park. Mum and the remaining cub are still at WHF and they're really enjoying some much needed relaxation!

Kubu, one of the two year old Sumatran tigers went off to Thrigby Hall, leaving Toba on his own for now. Thrigby Hall is one of the zoos I have visited since being very small and I really look forward to the next time I'm in Norfolk and can go visit him in his new home! 

All three tigers went off without incident, and arrived safely. We're told they are all adapting well and hopefully we'll get lots of updates in the future. 

Arriving at Paradise (PWP Facebook Page)

Amur tiger cubs

Kubu